Charles Chodkowski Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have noticed that the pound is very slowly gaining value against the euro, at Lloyds bank today it is at 1.22. Is now the time to buy euros for my September/October holiday or should I wait? Also who have you found that gives the best exchange rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinfrier Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hi Interchange should give about 125.5 for £5000 but you will need a euro account to pay the money into. If your with Nationwide they give near interbank rate 125.5 ish via any ATM in europe that accepts their card also consider their credit card no charge and near interbank rate great for paying those exorbadent French Tolls Colin Frier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Afraid I do it the old fashoned way. I walk into the post office, M n' S. Local Banks and ask how many euros for £500 or how much will €750 will cost me. Then leg it back to the best rate !! Last time (believe it or not ) was Nat West. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel64 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Natwest 1.202 Post Office 1.23 Euros on Tue 29th July. That's with a Gold Card at a cost of £12 a month. It pays to shop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 We found that almost any money exchanger in Spain will give you as good as you can get anywhere here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred grant Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 if u as any euros left over me ansums after yer trip, then fred will gladly take em. half a stone of is best apples per 10 euro note - thats good value! PLUS a diy cider makin booklet. ows that for a good deal? firkinfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob M Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 hi charles, Kidderminster is not the best spot for euros but if visiting London just of Regent St is Maddox St home of www.thomasexchange.co.uk the best deal. I allways use them for inital currency and the Post Office credit card when abroad, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I use this site to find the best rate http://www.comparetravelmoney.co.uk/index.asp?gclid=CL3H4ozN1ZMCFQQcHgodzV_zhg then I go to the local Post Office and see what rate they will offer for over £500 as they are able to do deals though not normally better than the rate they show on their site, though that is normally better than the 'walk in off the street' and take what you are offered rate. Bas P.S. Last lot I pre ordered from one of the online dealers, I think it was Crown and that worked out really well as I got a much better rate as I bought in December 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianR Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Charles Chodkowski - 2008-07-31 5:08 PM Is now the time to buy euros for my September/October holiday or should I wait? I f any of us knew the answer to this question we would be better informed than Warren Buffet, George Soros, et al! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catinou Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 A few weeks ago we found that our local Tescos gives the best rate - the lady "in the booth" said she worked for the company that sells to all the others so can shave a cent or two off whatever anybody else is selling for locally - plus you get your Tesco points. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsandywhite Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Syd - 2008-07-31 6:47 PM We found that almost any money exchanger in Spain will give you as good as you can get anywhere here B-) That works best for me. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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